Which acne cream is the most effective? Analysis of the principles of 6 acne creams

Today I will introduce to you the principles of 6 acne-removing ointments. Are these acne-removing ointments really effective? Let me tell you more about it below.

Which acne cream is the most effective?

There are always many people asking whether that ointment can remove acne? Now I will tell you whether these ointments can remove acne and why they can do so.

Benzoyl peroxide gel

Advantages: It has the function of dissolving keratinocytes and killing acne bacteria, and has the effect of eliminating some mildly inflamed acne.

Disadvantages: Slightly irritating to the skin and has no anti-inflammatory effect.

20% Azelaic Acid Topical Ointment

Advantages: It has antibacterial effects, can eliminate aerobic bacteria and anaerobic bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes), and also has the effects of unclogging pores, anti-keratinization, and whitening (reducing melanin deposition).

Disadvantages: Slightly irritating to the skin and has no anti-inflammatory effect.

Erythromycin ointment

It is an external antibiotic with bactericidal effect. It can be used for the antibacterial effect of common acne and purulent skin diseases, and it also has anti-inflammatory effect.

Disadvantages: If any adverse reaction occurs on the skin, stop using it immediately.

Adapalene gel

The main ingredient is retinoic acid. The mechanism of action of adapalene is believed to be to reduce the formation of micro-acne by normalizing the differentiation of hair follicle epithelial cells. It also has anti-inflammatory effects.

Disadvantages: Irritating to skin, avoid exposure to light.

Mupirocin ointment

It is a topical antibiotic suitable for skin infections caused by some bacteria and also has anti-inflammatory effects.

Disadvantages: One course of treatment is 5 days. If there is no effect after one course of treatment, you need to go to the hospital for examination and change the medication in time.

Pikang Wang

Ketoconazole is a glucocorticoid ingredient and belongs to the azole antifungal drug class. Acne is generally caused by bacterial infection, and using hormone ointments as acne ointments can lead to severe hormone dermatitis.

Qi Qi does not recommend the use of any hormone ointments for acne-prone skin, especially blindly using hormone ointments without a doctor's guidance, as this can easily lead to hormone face!

You will find that the main function of some ointments is not to remove acne, but some ointments can indeed have a certain effect in removing acne when there is clogged skin follicles, proliferation of acne bacteria and inflammation of hair follicles.

However, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects do not necessarily mean that they can remove acne. The targeted effects of each ointment are different, so you will find that doctors usually ask you to use two or three ointments at the same time instead of just one ointment.

Different combinations will produce different effects. Don’t always complain that the ointment has no effect. It may be because you have matched it incorrectly. Changing the ointment may improve the acne removal effect.